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Rumouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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rumouring

 

[ ˈruməɹɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spreading news

Rumouring refers to the act of spreading information or news that may be unverified or speculative. It often involves sharing gossip or unconfirmed reports about a person or event, and can lead to the creation of both positive and negative narratives.

Synonyms

chattering, circulating, disseminating, gossiping

Examples of usage

  • She was rumouring about the new project.
  • They started rumouring his departure from the company.
  • The media is rumouring a major scandal.
  • Rumours are rumouring amongst the fans about the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "rumouring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rumorando

🇮🇳 अफवाह फैलाना

🇩🇪 Gerüchte verbreiten

🇮🇩 menggossip

🇺🇦 поширення чуток

🇵🇱 szerzenie plotek

🇯🇵 噂を広める

🇫🇷 répandre des rumeurs

🇪🇸 rumorear

🇹🇷 dedikodu yapmak

🇰🇷 소문을 퍼뜨리다

🇸🇦 نشر الشائعات

🇨🇿 šíření pověstí

🇸🇰 šírenie drbov

🇨🇳 散布谣言

🇸🇮 širjenje govoric

🇮🇸 saga sögur

🇰🇿 құлақтандыру

🇬🇪 ჭორების გავრცელება

🇦🇿 şayiə yaymaq

🇲🇽 rumorear

Etymology

The word 'rumour' originates from the Latin word 'rumor', which means 'a flowing or a noise made by the crowd'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, taking on the meaning of gossip or unverified information being spread among people. The verb form 'rumour' began to emerge as a way to describe the act of sharing such information, often without any basis in fact. Over the centuries, the usage of 'rumour' has evolved, but it retains the core idea of communication that is informal, speculative, and often fueled by curiosity or intrigue. Rumours can spread rapidly and can significantly impact public perception, often leading to misconceptions or false narratives about individuals or events.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,524, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.